Elizabeth Katherine Dennen “Dennie” Simpson, age 66 of Nashville, TN passed away on June 9, 2018. She was born May 17, 1952 in Newark, OH to Frank W. and Jean Dennen.
Elizabeth spent many years in the music industry in Nashville before finding her calling as a Registered Nurse. She had an infectious laugh and enjoyed exploring new foods, caring for animals, and spending time with her family. Knowing that family encompasses more than simply blood relatives, she created and found a family in every community she encountered. Her creativity, fierceness, generosity, humor, brilliance, and resilience shine in everything she ever touched.
Dennie was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Frank E. Dennen, Ralph Dennen, and Charles Dennen.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Simpson; daughters, Sarah Jean (Brandon) Spence and Margaret (Kyle) Schlichter; grandson, Jacob Knolton; granddaughter, Allie Spence; sister, Margaret Jones; nephew, Daniel Jones; nephew, Christopher Jones; sister, Dorothy (Stephen) Mockensturm; niece, Lily Mockensturm; niece, Chloe Mockensurm; niece, Therese (Miguel) Ochoa; niece, Barbara Dennen (Kirk); niece, Crystal (Robert) Stevens; niece, Jennifer (Jeremiah) McGee; nephew, Jeremy Dennen; nephew, Jesse (Tiffany) Lindley; nephew, Michael (Kimberly) Robison; nephew, Matthew Robison; niece, Kate Mower; niece, Kristen Mower; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial lunch will be held in Clarksville, TN on June 23rd, 2018.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN, the Nashville Humane Association, or to the UCSF Foundation’s Kidney Project. Click the name of the charitable organization to be directed to their website.
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Netty McDonnell
June 15, 2018 at 12:40 pmSweet dreams Dennie. May you rest in peace. X
Linda Osborne
June 15, 2018 at 6:27 pmThinking of you and the family. Linda and Lou Osborne
Kelly Kantola
June 16, 2018 at 6:24 amOh Dennie…your infections laughter and smile will be missed by all of your LIF’s in the TNL! Rest in peace my friend and I will see you again someday!
Jenny Paterson
June 17, 2018 at 10:55 pmDennie, I’m so sorry we never met face-to-face; I so wish to have had the chance to sit down & share some tea and laughs with you in the same room. Over the past nearly 18 years; we’ve had numerous late night phone calls and online chats about family & friends, health, nursing, food, and life in general.
Rob, Sarah, & Meg; my deepest sympathy to you & all your family. I know that there is a deep hole in your hearts right now; please know that friends and relatives care about youand praying for you at this time.